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How does the thyroid gland affects the growth and development?
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∙ 11y ago
Less secretion of thyroxine gland can cause dwarfism and mental retardation in the children and this condition is known as Cretinism and in adults if it is not working properly then a person becomes sluggish
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoChildren and adolescents who develop hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) have the same signs and symptoms as adults. As the Mayo Clinic suggests they may also experience poor growth which results in short stature, delayed development of permanent teeth, delayed puberty, and poor mental development.
Related Article: Thyroid Conditions and Children
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What gland secretes a growth hormone which stimulates growth of bone and muscle?
Pituitary gland that is also known as a master gland of endocrine system secrets and stores growth hormone. The thyroid gland helps with growth and development.
Factors that affect your growth and development?
hereditary traits,dominant traits,thyroid gland
What gland regulates growth and metabolism?
The thyroid gland.
What systems does thyroid disease attack?
Thyroid disease affects the thyroid gland. This gland is in the neck, in the shape of a butterfly with lobes on each side. The thyroid gland excretes hormones.
What gland stimulates growth and secretion of the thyroid gland?
Pituitary
Which gland wraps around the front part of the throat and produces hormones that influence the growth and development of the body?
Thyroid
What are the general actions of triiodothyronine?
When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it producestriiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3. This hormone helps to regulate themetabolism, protein synthesis and sensitivity to other hormones in the body.Related Article: The Functions of the Thyroid
What organ regulates growth by producing hormones?
the pituitary glands
What endocrine disorder of the thyroid gland affects adults?
Myxedema
Increasing the uptake of iodide by the thyroid gland and increasing the growth of the thyroid gland are two functions of what hormone?
u got me!
What is made from gland pituitary?
Growth Hormones and Precursors of T3 and T4 hormones for thyroid gland
Is the thyroid gland an endocrine gland?
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
